Donggang King Boat Ceremony

Photographer

CHEN, JIA WEI

Category

Fine Art Photography - Religious

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Taiwan

This photograph captures the Burning King Boat Ceremony, one of Taiwan's most important folk traditions. Once associated with driving away plague and misfortune, the ritual is now widely regarded as a prayer for peace, prosperity, and renewal. The blazing boat stands as both a cultural symbol and a visual metaphor for letting go of the past while embracing hope for the future.